Afshan Subohi

The latent price for  patriotism

The latent price for patriotism

An 18pc increase in the defense budget implies a larger share of the national revenues being redirected at the expense of other critical areas. Updated 19 May, 2025 01:26pm
Local businesses wary of conflict

Local businesses wary of conflict

If tensions persist, economic losses will be unavoidable especially as global trade pivots toward regional integration Updated 05 May, 2025 09:39am

Twelve years in waiting

After over a decade of cold commissioning and preventive maintenance, the NSCL team is optimistic that commercial operations may Published 28 Apr, 2025 06:31am
Bracing  for the oncoming tariff tide

Bracing for the oncoming tariff tide

"What little we call manufacturing is mostly assembly, dependent on key imported components, so if global trade dynamics shift, it affects us as much, if not more, than anyone else". Published 14 Apr, 2025 05:29am
The Eid prep continues

The Eid prep continues

As local markets in most parts of the country welcome varied foot traffic in preparation for Eidul Fitr, Balochistan’s disturbing situation has led to reduced pre-Eid activitiy. Updated 31 Mar, 2025 12:33pm
Teaching people how to fish

Teaching people how to fish

As donations heighten in Ramazan, overseas Pakistanis give more to transformative social causes over immediate consumptive relief Published 24 Mar, 2025 07:03am
Navigating a tariff-ridden world order

Navigating a tariff-ridden world order

As the US tariff policy continues to unwind and reshape global trade, Pakistan must proactively find an opportunity to negotiate a fair deal. Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:31am
A lapse in data-driven policymaking

A lapse in data-driven policymaking

At least four consecutive govts have relied more on subjective assessments rather than actual insights into citizen. Updated 10 Mar, 2025 10:54am
Preparing for the Ramazan effect

Preparing for the Ramazan effect

Prominent leaders of the trading community expect relatively moderate expansion in the Ramazan market this year. Updated 03 Mar, 2025 11:04am
Challenges of Reko Diq

Challenges of Reko Diq

Stakeholders maintain positive outlook as alleged reports of project delays and financial slowdown surface. Updated 24 Feb, 2025 10:06am
Buckling under the tax weight

Buckling under the tax weight

Taxes from the salaried class continue to outpace collections from much wealthier segments of society as downward revisions Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:14pm
A turning point in agriculture taxation?

A turning point in agriculture taxation?

Experts express concern over collecting taxes from the agri sector, where most transactions are cash-based and nearly impossible to trace. Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:56am

Exploring a window of opportunity

"While Pakistan did not have an official pavilion at the WEF, its presence was strongly felt through impactful engagements, strategic meetings, and key events". Updated 08 Feb, 2025 12:34pm
Budgeting gone awry

Budgeting gone awry

Given the needs of the country, underutilising the PSDP budget is not only a missed opportunity but borders on negligence. Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:39am
Shaping the future with Five Es

Shaping the future with Five Es

"In the past, national plans were designed to steer the country toward greatness but were sidetracked by political disruptions". Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46am